Not familiar with the RGEM. What are its strengths and weaknesses?
The RGEM is a Canadian global model. It's better with cold core systems than tropical systems. The main idea here is more convergance. The new MM5 also is showing a NO area hit.
Thanks again NN for all your efforts. Here is a link with all kinds of good images and info. Not sure if there is anything not already posted here but it's an excellent source.
http://www.crownweather.com/tropical.html#AL12